Diamondbacks' Yasmany Tomas arrested for criminal speeding

A motorcycle trooper pulled over Tomas in a black 2015 Mercedes S550 coupe going in excess of 105 miles per hour.

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Published:01/19/18

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Yasmany Tomas was arrested for criminal speeding Thursday morning on Loop 101 at Baseline Road, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

A motorcycle trooper pulled over Tomas in a black 2015 Mercedes S550 coupe going in excess of 105 miles per hour.

Tomas was also booked into 4th Avenue Jail for reckless driving. DPS said his vehicle was impounded.

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"We are very disappointed to learn of this news," a Diamondbacks spokesperson said in a statement. "We are still gathering facts, and will refrain from further comment at this time as this is a pending legal matter.”

Authorities say Tomas could be facing up to 30 days in jail and a fine up to $500 on the criminal speeding charge while a reckless driving charge could lead to a suspended license.

Tomas hit 31 home runs in 140 games in 2016, but only played 47 games last season due to injury.